Question 1

what's a hysterectomy?

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Removal of uterus: Removal of uterus alone leaving behind the ovaries and fallopian tubes  - total hysterectomy. When ovaries are also removed tubes it is called total hy with bilateral salphingo(tubes) opperectomy(ovaries).

Question 2

what is subtotal hysterectomy?

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Top part of uterus: A subtotal (or partial, supracervical) hysterectomy removes part of the uterus (the fundus or body) and leaves the cervix in place. A total (complete) hysterectomy is the removal of the whole uterus(body of the uterus as well as the cervix).The removal ovaries is a separate procedure (oophorectomy). Removing everything is a total hysterectomy and a bilateral salpingo (tubes)-oophorectomy.

Question 3

why do women have hysterectomy?

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Many reasons: A hysterectomy is needed for cancer of the uterus, ovary, or cervix.  It is an important option for 1) large fibroids or ones causing heavy bleeding or pain, 2) endometriosis, especially if causing pain or ovarian cysts, 3) adenomyosis especially if causing pain or heavy bleeding, 4) prolapse of the uterus, or 5) treatment of pain and bleeding when conservative measures fail.

Question 4

how much do a hysterectomy hurt?

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Varies: The surgery is painless but the after care is like any other surgery. They will give you medications to dull the pain and expect you to start walking around by the next morning if not sooner. Transvaginal hysterectomies are a bit less painful that abdominal surgeries.

Question 5

what's a single-port hysterectomy?

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Laparoscope site: The laparoscope is being used through the "single port site" to visualize the pelvic organs probably prior to vaginal hysterectomy. Most davinci(robotic surgery) and lavh surgeries require more than one site to remove the uterus. Although surgeons are increasingly becoming more efficient at operating through a "single port site.".

Question 6

how common are hysterectomies now?

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Second most common : Hysterectomy is the second most common surgery, ( c-section is #1), with approximately 600, 000 annually in the usa.  Recent data suggest thevrate of hysterectomy maybe declining.

Question 7

when can i swim post hysterectomy?

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2 weeks: If feeling well without problems postoperatively, swimming is ok as early as 2 weeks postop.

Question 8

hysterectomy what is recovery time?

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6 weeks: It can take 6 weeks for you to be back up to speed after a hysterectomy, although many patients are doing well after 2 weeks. It is important to move, but to not over do. Avoid lifting. Eat a nutritious well balanced diet and drink lots of water. If you have any problems, get in to see your surgeon. Take care!

Question 9

anyone know what is a hysterectomy?

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Removal of uterus: This a surgical procedure under general anesthesia to remove the uterus. It can be done open, vaginally, laparoscopically, or with robotic assistance. It's usually done for bleeding abnormalities due to tumors or cancer, for prolapse, pain, or other abnormalities.

Question 10

can i get a hysterectomy at age 28?

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Surgical indication: If there is a clear surgical indication for hysterectomy at age 28 (like a cervical cancer) a Gyn oncologic surgeon can and will discuss the pros and cons of hysterectomy with a patient and assist her  in the difficult process to arrive at a "shared decision making" for hysterectomy.

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